BIG CHANGES, BIG WINS, AND BIG THINGS TO...
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SEE PAGE 2 for A Taste of El Cortez
SEE PAGE 4 – 5 for your December ‘14 and January ‘15 coupons
SEE PAGE 6 for Looking Ahead To Big Wins
DECEMBER 2O14 – JANUARY 2O15 VOLUME XVIII
BIG CHANGES, BIG WINS, AND BIG THINGS TO COME
There are a lot of great food and drink options at El Cortez. From the continental
favorites of Cafe Cortez to the craft cocktails at Parlour Bar, we have everything
your tastebuds could possibly desire. But sometimes you can fall into a routine.
Ordering the same thing over and over. I can’t blame you, we have some pretty great
things to eat and drink here. But allow me to offer you some alternatives. We’ve got
some favorites of our own here at El Cortez, so now’s the time to branch out and try
some of the unsung heroes of our menu.
For starters, there is our Prime Rib Special, where you get an amazing cut of beef
and sides for less than ten bucks. It’s one of the best deals not only Downtown, but
in all of Vegas. One bite, and you’ll see why. My personal favorite meal at El Cortez?
The Reuben sandwich made with Vienna Corned Beef on Deli Rye Bread. Close
your eyes and you’ll think you’re in a New York deli (only nicer!). While we have
some amazing entrees, the hidden gems of our menu are the salads. The Greek Salad
and Chinese Chicken salad are two of my favorites.
And, of course, we have a lot on our plate for 2015. Siegel’s 1941 will feature a chef-
driven menu with dishes never before seen Downtown, as well as some classic El
Cortez favorites. I’m sure you’ll have as much fun eating your way through the
menu as I will.
Of course, you can’t have all that wonderful food without a tasty beverage to wash it
down. El Cortez has a great selection of draft and bottled beers, but as craft cocktails
seems to be making a comeback, I’d like to introduce you to a few friends of mine.
First up we have the Rhapsody in Blue, a beautiful and tasty drink of rum, triple sec,
Blue Curacao, and fruit juices. Going from blue to red, our Blood Orange margarita
is always a crowd pleaser. And of course, there’s nothing as refreshing as a Lemon
Drop, and our bartenders love making them!
Single Barrel bourbons are hot right now, so why not try your favorite kind in an
Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or Whiskey Sour? Don’t know which one to pick? Ask
a bartender. That’s what they’re there for! There are also some nice gins hitting the
market, such as Bulldog and Plymouth. Both are smooth and delicious, and make
a great martini. If you need more of a pick-me-up, you can always go with an old
favorite, a Bloody Mary made from scratch. It’s the most popular drink at El Cortez.
Maybe you’re looking for that perfect winter drink. In that case, nothing beats an
Irish Coffee made with Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Well, there you have it. New things for you to try on your next trip here. And if you
need some last minute inspiration, don’t be shy! Ask your server or bartender. We
all have our favorites from the great food and drink at El Cortez.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
JO SAWAYA
2 A TASTE OF EL CORTEZ
3 HELLOS, GOODBYES, AND BIG WINS IN 2O14
4 DECEMBER 2O14 CALENDAR & COUPONS
5 JANUARY 2O15 CALENDAR & COUPONS
6 LOOKING AHEAD TO BIG WINS IN 2O15
7 BIG WINNERS
A TASTE OF EL CORTEZScott Farber
Director of Food & Beverage
The El Cortez has celebrated New Year’s Eve over seventy
times, and we’ve gotten pretty good at it. We’d like to welcome
you to join us this year.
See casino cage for details.
$50 Tickets Include:
Open bar, hors d’oeuvres
and canapes
Live entertainment
One entry for $10,075 Cash Drawing
HELLOS, GOODBYES, AND BIG WINS IN 2O14Cortez. Life is Beautiful called Downtown
home once again, with big-name acts like
Foo Fighters and Kanye West tearing up
the stage. Just like last year, El Cortez was
the best place to experience the festival.
We were on the doorstep of the event,
steps away from the entrance, which
means we were able to both provide
convenient access to the grounds as well
as a nice haven away from the action
when our guests needed a breather. This
year also marked the introduction of our
Wineyard on Jackie Gaughan Parkway,
an outdoor experience with great wine,
food, and music. And right at home in our
Parlour Bar we introduced Peter Pavone,
an award-winning Sinatra tribute artist
that has been doing it his way. We’re
looking forward to even bigger things
next year.
2014 was the year the Flame went out, as
our popular steakhouse was retired to make
way for our new dining experience, Siegel’s
1941. We look forward to the exciting
2014 was a big year at El Cortez. We made
some new friends and lost some old ones,
we brought music and art Downtown, we
made changes big and small, and we built a
foundation for a successful future.
El Cortez was a home for big Keno wins this
year, as we had 3 big wins of over $50,000
each! We introduced MegaKeno and
Mega10 progressives to Downtown, and we
expect those big wins to keep coming. And
of course, so do our players! Maybe that’s
why we won Best Keno in the Review
Journal yet another year.
We had another great year for football, with
our Monday night football viewing parties
and giveaways proving to be a popular
place for people to watch their favorite
teams. We also had a $10,000 winner in the
Great Giveaway right here at El Cortez. And
of course, our always popular Last Man
Standing contests for college basketball,
college football, and pro football.
2014 was a great year for events at El
dishes and events that Siegel’s has in store
for 2015. Our mouths are watering already.
We also made big changes in gaming this
year. Our Hot Streak Slots gave our players
a way to earn bonuses faster than ever! We
welcomed people to some new Club Cortez
promotions with our Saturday Point Fever
giveaway where we gave away a million
points to players every week. And our
kiosks helped our players see and redeem
their Club Cortez offers easier than ever
(and even earn a few treats on the way).
And last but certainly not least, 2014
was the year we said goodbye to Jackie
Gaughan. He was the heart and soul
behind El Cortez, and his spirit and his
passion live on in every big win at El
Cortez. So we’ll make sure we go even
bigger and better in 2015. After all, that’s
how Jackie would want it.
Here’s to another exciting year at
El Cortez!
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Fruits & JuicesOrange, Grapefruit or Tomato Juice ........ $4.50Melon (In Season).............................................. $6.00Strawberries (In Season) .................................$6.50
BreakfastServed with Breakfast Potatoes and Toast
Corned Beef Hash or Ham Steak & Eggs............................................$12.95Two Eggs any style ............................................$8.75Bacon or Link Sausage & Eggs ................... $10.95New York Steak (8 oz.) & Eggs .................... $16.95Omelet ..................................................................$13.50Pick one style: Denver, Ham & Cheese, Spanish, Vegetable
À La CarteOatmeal or Cream of Wheat ........................$5.50Cold Cereal ...........................................................$4.75Hot Cakes ...............................................................$7.95Side Order of Bacon or Sausage ...................$7.50Side Order of Breakfast Ham .......................$8.75Toast ........................................................................ $3.75Bagel ........................................................................$4.25
BeveragesPot of Coffee ......................................................$12.00Coke, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange Dr. Pepper, Barq’s, Sprite .................................$4.95Coffee, Decaf, Tea, Milk or Hot Chocolate ....................................$4.00
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Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus ................$16.50Southern Fried Chicken ............................... $14.95New York Steak .................................................$17.95Fried Shrimp ...................................................... $15.95
SandwichesServed with Cole Slaw or Potato Salad
French Dip ..........................................................$10.25Hamburger ........................................................ $10.50Cheeseburger ....................................................$11.50Grilled Ham & Cheese ......................................$9.95Hot Corned Beef or Pastrami .....................$11.50Ham & Cheese ......................................................$9.75Club Sandwich ................................................. $12.50
Cold PlatesMixed Green Salad............................................$6.50Chef’s Salad ........................................................ $11.95California Fruit Plate .................................... $12.50Assorted Cold Cut & Cheese Plate ........... $12.50
DessertsCarrot Cake ..........................................................$6.50Cheesecake ........................................................... $6.95Assorted Fruit Pies ........................................... $5.95Muffin .....................................................................$4.25Sweet Roll ............................................................ $5.00
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guests as we have increased the $25,000
Cash is King drawing to six times a year.
Moreover, this coming year will also
highlight the addition of two more MGT
interactive promotional kiosks. These
dynamic and easy-to-use promotional
kiosks (featuring touch-screen monitors)
let our casino guests easily access their
player accounts, print dining vouchers,
activate point multipliers, and activate
their electronic drawing entries. Truly,
another innovative way to provide our
casino guests with creative winning
experiences.
The Saturday Night Drawing is also
back with more winners, and this time
it’s virtual. Casino players will receive
one virtual drawing ticket for every
200 points earned each day during the
week. Players must activate their virtual
drawing tickets at the kiosks beginning
at 10 a.m. each Saturday. Participants can
also earn entry multipliers at the
promotional kiosks daily. The virtual
drawing will take place at 8 pm each
Saturday with 10 different players
As the holiday season rolls in, there are
many great rewards that await you at
El Cortez.
We commence the “Season of
Giving” with the $10,000 Blackjack
Invitational Tournament (Dec. 6th)
followed by the ever-popular $25,000
Cash is King Drawing (Dec.13th) and we
will ring in the New Year with lots of
“cha-ching” in our $10,075 New Year’s
Eve Cash Drawing.
More is better! Hence, 2015 means more
player deals for our casino guests. This
coming year, we are excited to give away
an additional $50,000 to our casino
winning 100,000 points each week.
That’s 1 million points every Saturday!
More is better, thus, we will continue
to recognize our seniors (50+) with
our Senior Wednesdays. Every
Wednesday, casino guests aged 50 and
older can enjoy 50% off their meals
at the Café Cortez. Every Thursday is
players’ haven at the El Cortez, as we
offer player-friendly promotions to
our casino players and serve $5 French
Champagne at the Parlour bar.
As we have done year after year, these
players’ rewards and casino promotions
re-affirm our unwavering commitment
to providing our casino guests value-
oriented gaming experiences, generous
players’ rewards, and great casino
odds—our way of saying, “thank you!”
In closing, our staff at the El Cortez
wanted to wish you all the good health
and happiness this holiday season. We
are looking forward to sharing more
winning memories with you in the
coming New Year!
Nords Malilay Director of Casino Marketing
Tim Wojciechowski Director of Slot Promotions
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10 different winners will get 100,000 points every week. That’s a MILLION points, every Saturday!
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